Players like André Ramalho
CBCorinthians · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitAndré Ramalho's profile ↗
The players most similar to André Ramalho are Dean Huijsen, Jan Paul van Hecke, Francesco Acerbi. Doppel rates Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Francesco Acerbi scores 83/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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André Ramalho is an elite ball-playing centre-back, showcasing exceptional distribution with his top-tier long balls and accurate final-third passes. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 2% of his positional peers, underlining his quality and influence on the pitch. With a solid record of just six games missed over the last three seasons, he’s a durable and reliable asset, contributing not only defensively but also in attack with his ability to push forward and create chances.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Shots. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to André Ramalho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €65m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 93 | 89 |
| 5 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 28 | €2.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €46m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match André Ramalho
≈ 100% André Ramalho · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% André Ramalho · strong: Touches, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% André Ramalho · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to André Ramalho?
Statistically, Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) is the closest look-alike to André Ramalho — a 86/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for André Ramalho?
By Doppel's fit score, Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) is the closest profile to André Ramalho, with a 86/100 overall match. Jan Paul van Hecke and Francesco Acerbi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to André Ramalho?
Yes. Francesco Acerbi (Inter) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to André Ramalho?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from André Ramalho's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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